Monday, June 30, 2008

A Weekend of Firsts

This was Wesley's first trip ever to the cabin. He was a little scared by the unfamiliarity of it when we got there Friday night, but he settled down and had a great time the rest of the weekend. He really liked the swing. No, he's not related to Aunt Jemima - I forgot his hat (bad mom) so he had to wear a rag on his head to protect his little scalp.

Okay, so this wasn't a first, but I had to include it since Jack spent the majority of his cabin time (he literally spent three hours on the beach Saturday morning) directing the construction crew you see below.

The crew chief: he takes his job very seriously.

There were a lot of firsts for Jack (he just didn't spend much time doing them). He got an actual ride on the buggy (the 4-wheeler for those of you who aren't intimately familiar with Jack's world). Up until this point he had to just get on and pretend. This year he actually got to go on a ride with Sean. He also went fishing for the first time. He didn't catch anything and got bored with it pretty fast. He liked the worms. He got to drive the boat by himself for the first time too (maybe because his arms are finally long enough to reach the steering wheel when he sits in the captain's chair). Also a job he took very seriously. It was our first experience with sleeping in the back bedroom with 4 people. It was a little crowded, but manageable. I know how to pack for next time now. Aunt Linda and Uncle Bob were in MN for a couple weeks and wanted to spend some time at the lake. We headed up their first weekend there to visit, celebrate my mom's birthday and celebrate Father's Day. We had a fun time and are looking forward to their next visit.

About Us

Yours Truly

I’m Beckie. At the most basic level, I am a sinner. Saved. Through faith. By God’s amazing grace. I struggle daily to remain centered on that. Sometimes I don’t. Remember that “sinner” part? Aside from that, I am the luckiest wife on Earth to my beloved and full time mother to 4 little blessings.

This blog is a record of daily (sometimes not-so-daily) happenings, ideas, thoughts, meditations and perspectives on life as we travel through. May it be that we seek to leave only footprints in our pursuit to live life following Christ, never being satisfied with where we are in our walk with Him, but always pursuing a deeper relationship.

Beloved

He's Sean. He loves Jesus, his wife and his children and does his best to serve all six of us on a daily basis. He's handsome and smart and funny. He's incredibly thoughtful which makes him the best gift-giver I know. He's the kind of man you want your sons to be and your daughters to marry.

Blessing #1

He’s Jack. He’s nine. He's hungry for knowledge (and mac-n-cheese). He loves all things LEGO. He’s creative and is often found drawing the details of the latest story rolling around in his head. He’s sensitive and sweet and loves to snuggle. He’s an attentive big brother who helps his siblings with any task because they’re his best friends.

Blessing #2

He’s Wes. He’s seven. He has a mellow temperament and go-with-the-flow attitude. He loves to run and jump and dance with his sisters. He loves to sleep but never stops moving when he’s awake. He admires his big brother and dotes on his little sisters. He’s funny and silly and oh-so-sweet.

Blessing #3

She’s Elise. She’s six. She is almost all girl with just enough boy to keep up with her brothers. She is mommy to her dolls as well as her siblings. She's the most beautiful ballerina and most independent princess you'll ever meet. She’s loud and silly and full of spunk.

Blessing #4

She's Evie. She's three. She's sweet and silly and loves to make her family giggle. Her expressions let us know that she experiences life at its fullest. Learning something new every day, she adds a beautiful element of discovery to our crew. She's taught us all to enjoy and embrace every moment the Lord gives us.